A community mental health nurse has worked for months to establish a relationship with a delusional,suspicious patient.The patient recently lost employment and could no longer afford prescribed medications.The patient says,"Only a traitor would make me go to the hospital." Select the nurse's best initial intervention.

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Hospitalization may damage the nurse-patient relationship even if it provides an opportunity for rapid stabilization.If medication is restarted,the patient may possibly be stabilized in the home setting,even if it takes a little longer.Programs are available to help patients who are unable to afford their medications.A homeless shelter is inappropriate and unnecessary.Hospitalization may be necessary later,but a less restrictive solution should be tried first,since the patient is not dangerous.

A Community Mental Health Nurse Has Worked for Months to Establish